
In the Forgotten Lands, those mysterious regions where time seems suspended and ancient magic still pulses within the stones, the HD! alliance had been summoned to confront a resurgent threat. These lost lands had been home to three dormant dragon guardians for millennia, and an ancient spell was now awakening them one by one.
Arthurion, a proud member of the HD!, gazed at the ancient ruins scattered throughout these desolate lands. His magnificent hair, adorned with the "Dragon Fang" diadem, rippled in the air thick with residual magic.
Zarachiel (commander of HD) : The rules of this curse are clear : We have exactly one hour to eliminate as many guardians as possible. Every time a guardian falls, another will come. Let's keep our fingers crossed for plenty of easy ones, otherwise, we'll have to make human sacrifices.
First Opponent: The Dragon Urrax

Fate decided: the first guardian to awaken was the fearsome dragon Urrax, emerging from the ruins of an ancient temple. His obsidian scales glittered with corrupted magic as he spread his gigantic wings above the battlefield. The timer was running. One hour. Not a second longer. Urrax wasted no time and immediately unleashed his Violent Slam. The earth shook under the power of the fan-like attack, scattering the front lines of the HD!. But the alliance was prepared and reacted with lightning speed.
-Arthurion : Formations scattered! Let's not give him any easy targets!
The dragon then summoned his most formidable power: Watchtower. Three towers rose from the rocky ground. Tower A instantly reinforced Urrax's attacks, Tower B hardened its defenses, and Tower C began continuously healing him. The HD!s split into coordinated teams. While one group maintained pressure on the dragon, other units rushed the towers. Every second counted.
Suddenly, the Burning Brands descended on a randomly selected HD! section. A ring of fire consumed everything in its path, but the survivors held their positions. After precious minutes of fierce fighting, the towers fell one by one. Deprived of his reinforcements, Urrax collapsed under the HD!s final assault.
Time elapsed: 18 minutes.

Second Opponent: The Draconic Priest

Barely had Urrax been defeated than a dull rumble echoed through the forgotten lands. This time, it was the Draconic Priest who awoke, emerging from a ruined ancient mausoleum, his dark robes rippling with evil magic.
Arthurion : No respite! Reposition yourself!
The Priest opened with his familiar Violent Slam, but the HD! troops dodged with the experience of the previous fight. Then came the Briar Armor. The Priest's body was covered in plant-like thorns pulsing with dark energy.
Zarachiel : Cease attacks! His counterattacks are amplified tenfold!
While the armor was active, the Priest cast his Insidious Poison. A circular area of the battlefield turned a sickly green, inflicting constant damage to the HD! troops! trapped. This battle was an exercise in patience under pressure. They had to wait for the right openings, avoid poisoned areas, all while keeping an eye on the mercilessly ticking clock. Finally, after a methodical fight, the Draconic Priest collapsed.
Time elapsed: 35 minutes.

Third Opponent: The Draconic Sorcerer

The forgotten lands trembled once more, and the Draconic Sorcerer awoke in turn, emerging from the depths of a thousand-year-old crypt. Draped in a robe studded with dark stars, he wielded devastating elemental magic. After his opening Violent Clash, the Sorcerer unleashed his Rain of Fire. The sky ignited, and flaming meteors rained down across a vast area of the battlefield.
Arthurion : tactical retreat! We cannot stand against this might!
But time was running out. The HD! could not afford a prolonged defensive battle. The Devouring Devastation followed, creating a suction zone that literally drained the soldiers' life to regenerate the Sorcerer. This battle was the most grueling. Constantly on the move, avoiding the destruction zones, the HD! They had to seize every brief opening to attack. Their perfect coordination and determination ultimately triumphed over the third goalkeeper.
Time out: 52 minutes.

Fourth Opponent: The Draconic Priest - The Final Challenge
Eight minutes remained. A final rumble rippled through the forgotten lands, and to everyone's surprise, it was the Draconic Priest who awoke once again, this time emerging from a different sarcophagus. But this version seemed different, more powerful, as if the ancestral energies of the forgotten lands had strengthened him.
PacoVéga: Him again! But we know how to fight him!
However, this battle proved different. The Priest was faster, his Violent Slams more frequent, his Briar Armor more durable, and his Insidious Poison covered larger areas. With only a few minutes remaining, the HD! gave it their all. Every second counted. Every attack had to land. With 3 minutes left, unexpected reinforcements arrived. Dydy appeared with a clash of weapons, followed by Lord Tulip and Kissabath. These providential arrivals gave renewed hope to the exhausted HD!s.
Arthurion : The alliance is not giving up!
The Priest's health was slowly diminishing. 50%... 30%... 20%... The HD!s could sense victory within reach. But time was merciless. When the Priest had only 10% health left, the ancestral bells of the forgotten lands rang out, marking the end of the fateful hour.
Time elapsed: exactly 60 minutes.
Epilogue
The magical energies of the forgotten lands suddenly calmed, and the wounded Dragon Priest vanished into the mists, returning to his thousand-year slumber. The ordeal was over. The HD!s looked at each other, exhausted but proud. In one hour, they had defeated three out of four guardians. A remarkable feat few alliances could have accomplished.
Arthurion : Three victories, So close to the fourth...
Zarachiel : We gave it our all, and we have proven the worth of the HD!s.
The arrival of Dydy, Lord Tulip, and Kissabath in the final moments had shown that the spirit of alliance transcended timetables and planning. When the HD!s were in trouble, reinforcements came running. Arthurion gazed at the ancient ruins around them, now silent once more. They had repelled the awakening of the guardians, protected Westeros from this ancient threat, and written a glorious new page in the annals of their alliance.
Even though the fourth victory had eluded them by such a narrow margin, they knew they had given their all. And in these forgotten lands where time no longer held sway, that was a victory in itself. The test of time was over, but the legend of the HD! continued to grow.


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